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Vipes · 16 May 2018, 04:55 AM

I'm really itching for the DD40 in platinum. I've narrowed it down to these two dials. Still can't decide so I thought I would get some opinions here. All thoughts/pics are welcome!

037 · 16 May 2018, 05:03 AM

Some random guy named Ken recently got the Roman. I think he occasionally posts here as HL65 or something like that. Check out his IG page for some blurry photos that you can barely make out: https://www.instagram.com/thehighlander65/

I accidentally voted stick when I meant to vote Roman. I went based on the order of your photos and didn't read carefully.

Mea culpa!

One benefit to stick markers/hands is they have lume. That's something to factor. But, the blue Roman markers look outstanding.

Ken's DD40:

enjoythemusic · 17 May 2018, 05:55 AM

Am usually a stick guy, yet the Romans against that dial truly are incredible!

Romans... and i virtually NEVER EVER say Romans(!) in the past 30 years of watch collecting.

2001jesper · 16 May 2018, 05:05 AM

The dial looks smooth AF with stick. Somehow the romans makes this specific dial look a bit messy - maybe its the color

ap1 · 16 May 2018, 05:44 AM

Romans by a mile. Dial is was more dynamic. Normally I prefer lume but those Romans reflect surroundings amazingly

jenedla · 16 May 2018, 05:45 AM

Such a tough call. I voted for the Romans b/c I really like how the dark blue pops off the dial.

glassdial · 16 May 2018, 05:50 AM

The stick dial is much cleaner

travisb · 16 May 2018, 05:53 AM

Love the floating Romans.
Ken's recent incoming and pics won't steer you wrong.

ROLEXster · 16 May 2018, 05:49 AM

Roman looks more elegant & sophisticated.

bdex75 · 16 May 2018, 05:57 AM

I cannot vote on Tapatalk but put me in the Romans camp. The contrast of the dial and hands wins for me hands down. If they make sticks in the blue dial/market combo that would be bad ass.

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Clasper · 16 May 2018, 05:58 AM

I love both but that Roman looks unbelievable !

Vipes · 16 May 2018, 06:07 AM

All good points, guys. Thanks and yes, Ken is quite the enabler.

I'm leaning towards Romans but the stick is classic.

ap1 · 16 May 2018, 07:16 AM

Gone - not forgotten

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Vipes · 16 May 2018, 07:18 AM

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Gone - not forgotten

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Nice, my friend! How is the fit and comfort compared to your WG DD?

ap1 · 16 May 2018, 07:33 AM

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Nice, my friend! How is the fit and comfort compared to your WG DD?

No difference in fit other than the wg feels like titanium 🤙🏻

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Jack T · 17 May 2018, 11:16 AM

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Beautiful, what great color, texture, just stunning.

Nice watch, too

GlasgowChris · 16 May 2018, 07:23 AM

Romans for me - PS they both look incredibile.

Cru Jones · 16 May 2018, 07:32 AM

Romans for the DD, especially that blue against the ice blue background. Oh, and the quadrant dial is cool, too.

Leave the sticks for a DJ.

gold canyon · 17 May 2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Romans for the DD, especially that blue against the ice blue background. Oh, and the quadrant dial is cool, too.

Leave the sticks for a DJ.

Yes

VicLeChic · 16 May 2018, 07:33 AM

Romans with no lume on blue steel hands.

T01 · 16 May 2018, 08:09 AM

I like the symmetry of the stick.

Nikrnic · 16 May 2018, 11:29 AM

I love this blue dial

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floraneg · 16 May 2018, 11:50 AM

I have the sticks, but like the Romans. I wish the Roman had a solid color dial rather than the quadrant.

watchmework · 16 May 2018, 12:01 PM

I’m a fan of the sticks so that gets my vote.

Toony · 16 May 2018, 12:02 PM

I have had my eye on a daydate in platinum too. For me it’s the deconstructed Roman numerals. The watch is stunning.

brandrea · 16 May 2018, 12:03 PM

Deconstructed Roman’s for this one please

slide13 · 16 May 2018, 12:08 PM

I vote stick, but this one is close for me.

I normally don’t like Roman dials at all, but this one works for me. Love the dial texture and the blue markers blend in nicely but still stand out enough.

The stick dial is great, love the simple stick markers with lume, but I don’t love the dial texture as much.

If thy combined the stick markers with the dial texture from the Roman, that would be ideal.

GB-man · 16 May 2018, 12:14 PM

Both nice! I prefer the sticks but would be elated with either.

mps354 · 16 May 2018, 12:29 PM

I'm not typically a fan of Roman numerals, but it really works on this model

oroloi · 16 May 2018, 08:57 PM

If I had the cash to buy now I’d pick the Roman

View Poll Results: Which dial do you like better?
Ice blue with stick markers	136	52.71%
Ice blue with Roman markers	122	47.29%
Voters: 258. You may not vote on this poll

16 May 2018, 04:55 AM	#1
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Which Dial? I'm really itching for the DD40 in platinum. I've narrowed it down to these two dials. Still can't decide so I thought I would get some opinions here. All thoughts/pics are welcome!

17 May 2018, 05:55 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,202	Am usually a stick guy, yet the Romans against that dial truly are incredible! Romans... and i virtually NEVER EVER say Romans(!) in the past 30 years of watch collecting. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

16 May 2018, 12:14 PM	#28
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Both nice! I prefer the sticks but would be elated with either. __________________

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16 May 2018, 05:03 AM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Some random guy named Ken recently got the Roman. I think he occasionally posts here as HL65 or something like that. Check out his IG page for some blurry photos that you can barely make out: https://www.instagram.com/thehighlander65/ I accidentally voted stick when I meant to vote Roman. I went based on the order of your photos and didn't read carefully. Mea culpa! One benefit to stick markers/hands is they have lume. That's something to factor. But, the blue Roman markers look outstanding. Ken's DD40:

16 May 2018, 05:05 AM	#4
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	The dial looks smooth AF with stick. Somehow the romans makes this specific dial look a bit messy - maybe its the color

16 May 2018, 05:44 AM	#5
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Romans by a mile. Dial is was more dynamic. Normally I prefer lume but those Romans reflect surroundings amazingly

16 May 2018, 05:45 AM	#6
jenedla "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Watch: can't choose Posts: 330	Such a tough call. I voted for the Romans b/c I really like how the dark blue pops off the dial.

16 May 2018, 05:50 AM	#7
glassdial Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NY London Posts: 186	The stick dial is much cleaner

16 May 2018, 05:53 AM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Love the floating Romans. Ken's recent incoming and pics won't steer you wrong.

16 May 2018, 05:49 AM	#9
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	Roman looks more elegant & sophisticated.

16 May 2018, 05:57 AM	#10
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I cannot vote on Tapatalk but put me in the Romans camp. The contrast of the dial and hands wins for me hands down. If they make sticks in the blue dial/market combo that would be bad ass. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 May 2018, 05:58 AM	#11
Clasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 272	I love both but that Roman looks unbelievable !

16 May 2018, 06:07 AM	#12
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	All good points, guys. Thanks and yes, Ken is quite the enabler. I'm leaning towards Romans but the stick is classic.

16 May 2018, 07:16 AM	#13
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Gone - not forgotten Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 07:23 AM	#17
GlasgowChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Glasgow Watch: 116613LB/116500LN Posts: 92	Romans for me - PS they both look incredibile.

16 May 2018, 07:32 AM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	Romans for the DD, especially that blue against the ice blue background. Oh, and the quadrant dial is cool, too. Leave the sticks for a DJ.

16 May 2018, 07:33 AM	#20
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Romans with no lume on blue steel hands.

16 May 2018, 08:09 AM	#21
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I like the symmetry of the stick.

16 May 2018, 11:29 AM	#22
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I love this blue dial Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 11:50 AM	#23
floraneg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	I have the sticks, but like the Romans. I wish the Roman had a solid color dial rather than the quadrant.

16 May 2018, 12:01 PM	#24
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I’m a fan of the sticks so that gets my vote.

16 May 2018, 12:02 PM	#25
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I have had my eye on a daydate in platinum too. For me it’s the deconstructed Roman numerals. The watch is stunning.

16 May 2018, 12:03 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	Deconstructed Roman’s for this one please

16 May 2018, 12:08 PM	#27
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 1,004	I vote stick, but this one is close for me. I normally don’t like Roman dials at all, but this one works for me. Love the dial texture and the blue markers blend in nicely but still stand out enough. The stick dial is great, love the simple stick markers with lume, but I don’t love the dial texture as much. If thy combined the stick markers with the dial texture from the Roman, that would be ideal.

16 May 2018, 12:29 PM	#29
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I'm not typically a fan of Roman numerals, but it really works on this model

16 May 2018, 08:57 PM	#30
oroloi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Australia Watch: YachtMaster 116621 Posts: 290	If I had the cash to buy now I’d pick the Roman

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